TOWER 26 Be Race Ready Podcast

Jim Lubinski and Gerry Rodrigues discuss race strategies, training techniques, and the evolving landscape of triathlon and college sports, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills, adaptability, and scientific training methods.
 

 key  topics
Race strategy evolution with new draft zone rules
Importance of foundational swimming mechanics and tautness
Training tools and techniques for open water success
Impact of college transfer rules on athlete development
Nutrition and recovery science in triathlon training
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
03:03 Coaching Insights and Athlete Behavior
05:45 Nutrition and Race Day Strategies
09:53 Race Dynamics and Pro Athlete Performance
21:57 Changing Mindsets in Triathlon Racing
28:48 The Importance of Structural Integrity in Swimming
32:01 The Changing Landscape of College Sports
41:35 Recognizing Outstanding Athletic Performances
50:18 Innovations in Swimming Technology and Training
 resources
Precision Hydration - https://www.precisionhydration.com/
Form Goggle - https://www.formswim.com/
Finis Tempo Trainer - https://www.finis.com/
Coaching Tower 26 - https://coaching.tower26.com/
Freestyle Biomechanics by Jan Yoss - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C123XYZ

In this episode, Jim Lubinski and Coach Gerry Rodrigues discuss heat training, technique in swimming, the importance of proper training structure, and insights from Olympic sports to improve triathlon performance. They also explore decision-making in injury management and the value of technical focus in training.
 
Key Topics Heat training and sauna use for endurance athletes
Technical swimming skills and common flaws
The importance of structured training and mental models
Decision-making in injury management and racing
Insights from Olympic hockey and speed skating

Chapters 00:00Podcast Format Changes and Sauna Introduction
02:57Training with the USA Triathlon Elite Team
06:03Technique and Alignment in Swimming
10:13Lessons from Olympic Sports and Athlete Development
15:02The Importance of Technique in High-Level Competition
20:05Lindsey Vonn's Decision to Compete and Athlete Support
26:05Making Tough Decisions in Sports Injuries
27:35Understanding Athlete Decision-Making
30:41The Importance of Long-Term Health in Racing
32:43Technique vs. Volume in Training
36:30Managing Injuries and Training Load
40:34Social Media Pressure in Athletic Performance
43:51Evaluating Quality of Work Beyond Controversies
48:29Workout of the Episode: Pacing and Technique
55:48Transitioning to the Sharpening Phase
 
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Gerry and Jim talk about the foundation phase of training and how crucial it is to your season long success.
 
Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link,  https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage
 
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Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: [email protected]
 
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected].
 
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Jim and Gerry go into detail on what MUST happen in order to become a better athlete/swimmer.
 
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Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage
 
For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner
 
Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: [email protected]
 
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected].
 
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Jim and Gerry revisit the TAP phases of training. Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/  to join the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Program.
 
Thank you to Precision Fuel and Hydration for supporting the show. PF and H is the GO TO hydration and nutrition fueling product for enduance sport. For 15% off to be applied to your account click this link, https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=homepage
 
For 15% off applied to your account AND To access the Precision Fuel and Hydration Nutrition Planner which tells you EXACTLY what your need to take in on race day, click here. https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?code=TW2025&utm_source=tower+26&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_id=tower+26&utm_content=planner
 
Go to https://coaching.tower26.com/home/ to subscribe to the TOWER 26 Swim Subscription Plan, the TOWER 26 Triathlon Training Program, or the TOWER 26 Cycling Training Program For Swim Video Analysis email: [email protected]
 
To ask questions to be answered ON-AIR, tweet @Tower_26 or email the show at [email protected].
 
To listen to the show, subscribe to the TOWER 26 newsletter, read the Tower 26 blog, or to see what Tower 26 is up to, go to https://training.tower26.com
 
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